Stuffed Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Hearty and nutritious stuffed roasted sweet potatoes filled with a creamy spinach-ricotta mixture, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, mix the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, and shredded cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, cut them in half and scoop out a bit of the flesh to make room for the filling.
- Fill the sweet potato halves with the creamy spinach-ricotta mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh herbs.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through and the tops are golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Great on their own or served with a fresh salad; can add Greek yogurt or lemon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed sweet potatoes, vegetarian recipe, healthy meal
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